Notes
--> Essex score at 100 overs in the first innings was 284-7
--> ME Waugh (1) passed his previous highest score of 109 in County Championship matches
--> MR Ramprakash (1) passed 1500 runs in first-class matches when he reached 7
--> DL Haynes (2) passed 1000 runs in first-class matches for the season when he reached 133
--> MW Gatting (2) passed 13000 runs in County Championship matches when he reached 74
--> NG Cowans reached 50 wickets in first-class matches for the season when taking his 1st wicket in the Essex first innings
--> NG Cowans reached 50 wickets in County Championship matches for the season when taking his 2nd wicket in the Essex first innings
--> JH Childs reached 50 wickets in first-class matches for the season when taking his 4th wicket in the Middlesex first innings